CALL FOR ENTRIES! Dear Brattle friends and artists:  We invite you to submit your entries to the fifth annual ART HOUSE silent art auction and fundraiser, to be held Sunday, September 28, 2008, to benefit the Brattle Film Foundation!  Since 1953, the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square has been a cultural landmark, both locally and nationally, as one of the first and best-known art house repertory cinemas in this country, presenting classic and current film from around the world. The Brattle Film Foundation, established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, now programs and operates the theatre. We are working to preserve the Brattle Theatre’s acclaimed film programming and expand educational programming and community events, at the only remaining independent and nonprofit movie theatre in
Cambridge. But the theatre’s future depends on support from the public, since ticket sales do not cover our expenses.   We thank those of you who have participated in ART HOUSE in the past, helping to make this one of our biggest annual fundraising events. Your participation helps secure the Brattle’s future! Last year, over 70 artists contributed pieces to the auction. As in years past, this event will aim to introduce the community to the rich array of work created by local artists, with beginning bids for many pieces set low enough to give novice collectors the opportunity to purchase quality original art. The event will again include food donated by local restaurants and a cash bar.  Participating artists:  

• Donate works of art with a market value of no more than $750, offering beginning collectors the opportunity to purchase great art
• May receive 25% of the final sale price of their donated work, OR

may opt to donate 100% of the proceeds to the Brattle Film Foundation.(Your 100% donation helps the Brattle maximize funds raised!)

• Receive 6 free movie passes to the Brattle Theatre (a $57 value)
• Receive free admission to the event (a $15 value)
• Receive recognition in our promotions for helping sustain the historic Brattle Theatre (priceless!)

For more information, please see guidelines and form for submission (below and attached.) View the website for last year’s ART HOUSE at:

http://www.brattlefilm.org/brattlefilm/events/2007/art_house/index.html 

We look forward to hearing from you, and celebrating your art at ART HOUSE 2008! Chuck Lewin and Andrea DoukasART HOUSE 2008 Co-chairs

Contact us: arthouse@brattlefilm.org

ART HOUSE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• All submissions must be received by Friday, August 15th
• Artists may submit up to six works (but no more than two per artist will be accepted for auction)
• Works in all media are eligible
• All works must be the original creations of the submitting artist
• Two-dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang, OR

matted with attached wire or hanger, ready to be hung from hook

• Three-dimensional work must include detailed set-up / installation instructions
• A digital image must be included for each submitted piece. Image must conform to the following: High-Quality JPG (minimal compression); 7 inches in longest dimension; 150 dpi.

If accepted, these images will be used in Art House promotional materials, both in print and on Brattlefilm.org website  Notification and delivery: Artists will be notified whether works are accepted for auction by email on August 22nd. All works accepted must be delivered to the Brattle Theatre by Friday, September 5th. Artists will be notified by email of any unsold work within 48 hours following the event. Unsold work will be available for pickup the week following the event.  Insurance: Artwork will be covered by the theatre’s general liability insurance for 1/2 market value while in our possession. The Brattle Film Foundation is not responsible for damage in transit to or from theatre.  

Submitting your work: Entries will be accepted by mail and email, and all entries must include a submission form and image for each individual piece. All submissions must be received or postmarked by Friday, August 15th. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Email your entries to arthouse@brattlefilm.org, or mail them to the address below (mailed entries should include images on CD):

Brattle Theatre 
Attn: Art House
40 Brattle Street 
Cambridge Ma 02138

SUBMISSION FORM

ARTIST INFORMATION

Name:

Phone:

Email: Mailing

Address:

Website: 

ARTWORK INFORMATION

Title:Dimensions:Media:

Year created:

Market value (not more than $750) OR proposed minimum bid:(We reserve the right to adjust minimum bid.) 

Will you donate the proceeds from the sale of this piece outright to benefit the Brattle Film Foundation? (If yes, we will send you a tax-deductible receipt for your stated market value of the piece.) 

Do you prefer to receive a 25% commission on final auction price paid for your piece?

Our own Ian Schaff has an opening coming up in NY

Big Green Barn on the Hill
71 Starbarrak Rd
Red Hook NY

Contact Ian here in Cambridge if you have any questions about the show